Bellini's opera is considered a prime example of bel canto - a technique of virtuosic singing. Over the years, the leading roles in the production have been performed by Judith Pasta, Zinka Milanova, Maria Callas, and Montserrat Caballé. The opera "Norma," created by the Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, was first performed on the stage of La Scala in Milan in 1831. The main character of the tragedy is the priestess of the Druid temple, Norma, who once broke her vow of chastity due to her love for the Roman consul Pollione, who realizes that he is no longer in love with his wife - the man is burning with passion for the young Adalgisa. The musical drama, centered around the eternal unresolved conflict between duty and feeling, was directed by Adolf Shapiro. For more details and to buy tickets, visit the website. See even more performances on our website in the theatre section.